2021, Vol. 9 | Pour accéder à la version française de ce bulletin, cliquez ici.
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November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Approximately one in three First Nations and Métis people living off reserve and almost one in five Inuit people have a disability. Disability rates increased with age and are higher for women than for men. As family physicians, we must strive in advocating and improving Indigenous healthcare.
Please register for the Faculty Retreat at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello. This year's events include accredited faculty development sessions, opportunities to network and learn from our colleagues through social and professional activities and the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor leisure time.
Lastly, faculty members interested in applying for the 2022-2023 Promotion Cycle are encouraged to submit a letter of intent, accompanied by an up-to-date CV, to Andrea Rawley no later than December 31, 2021.
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STORIES IN FAMILY MEDICINE |
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
According to data collected by Statistics Canada, Indigenous people in Canada encounter a disability rate much higher than the general population.
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November is Osteoporosis Month
Canada has a disease that affects many members of its population, especially citizens 40 years of age and older. November is Osteoporosis Month, and here we will talk about the who, how, and why of it in honour of this commemorative month.
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It's okay not to feel okay
It’s okay not to feel okay, and there’s no shame in asking for help, especially before things get out of control.
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UNDERGRADUATE
A new initiative brought forward by our students will take place to offer virtual sessions in order to learn how to perform medical examinations. This collaboration will include teaching from family medicine residents to pre-clerkship students.
Our first-year medical students have to complete 30 hours of volunteer work with targeted populations through our community service learning program. If you have a special project for which you would like to receive the support of our students, please let us know! The hours will be completed starting in January 2022.
Our first undergraduate advisory committee meeting will take place in a few weeks. Welcome to our new members!
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Family Medicine Grand Rounds
DFM in the News
A reminder to mention your affiliation with the DFM when speaking with the media. It brings us much pride to share your great work!
Dr. Doug Manuel
Dr. Sharon Johnston
Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth
Dr. Doug Manuel
Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth
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Upcoming Events
2022
February 4: 2022 Hypertension & Chronic Kidney Disease Course
March 25: Update in Endocrinology for Primary Care
April 28-29: Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians
May 27: Update in Geriatrics for Primary Care
June 3: Otolaryngology & Ophthalmology Symposium
Quick Links
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11 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Please join us for the Department of Family Medicine Faculty Retreat, at Château Montebello from Friday, January 14 to Saturday, January 15, 2022. This year’s event includes accredited faculty development sessions, and opportunities to network and learn from our colleagues through social and professional activities. A full agenda will follow shortly, but the highlights of this year’s retreat include: focusing on wellness and building and strengthening departmental connections through layered leadership. On Friday afternoon, there will be dedicated outdoor leisure time to enjoy the rustic charm, unique architecture and beautiful natural surroundings while connecting with your colleagues. Read more. See event outline.
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Due to high interest, an additional deadline has been added for faculty to submit requests to apply for the Academic and Leadership support fund. Applications are due by December 1, 2021. For more information on the funding support and application requirements please visit here. Please note that all applications received by the deadlines listed above will be reviewed by the DFM's Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee. The subsequent deadlines to apply for ALSF requests are: March 1, 2022 and then September 1, 2022.
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Faculty members interested in applying for the 2022-2023 Promotion Cycle are encouraged to submit a letter of intent, accompanied by an
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Congratulations to Bruyère and CanImmunize on championing technology innovation in healthcare! Thanks to members of the Bruyère team which includes front-line leaders Agnes Nonez, Dr. Roland Halil, and Robyn Vezina who were pivotal with the success of last year’s flu campaign showcasing this groundbreaking digital immunization tool. Thanks again to all of the Bruyère team who contributed and helped support to make this happen!
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On October 21, Dr. Denis-LeBlanc was presented with this prestigious award offered by Médecins francophones du Canada to recognize her tireless dedication to the French language. The impact of her ongoing actions to promote Francophonie and Francophilia, along with the broad reach of her commitments, make her an influential person in both her academic and medical environment and an inspiring example for future physicians.
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Welcome, Arina Rusu, who started as our Senior Finance Officer. Before joining the DFM, Arina has worked for five years at the University of Toronto in various finance roles. She is currently a CPA candidate aiming to complete her designation in 2022. She loves to bake, garden and looks forward to exploring Ottawa’s hiking trails. You can reach Arina at arusu@uOttawa.ca.
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On Thursday, October 29, the DFM's Dr. Parisa Rezaiear, led the successful Ambulatory Women's and Non-binary Person's Health Procedures in Family Medicine Faculty Development Half-day.
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Are you interested in building your scholarly and research skills? What about learning elements of project management and research ethics board processes? The DFM is organizing a series of workshops targeting different aspects of scholarship starting this month. Join like-minded people interested in building their skills. The sessions are open to all including faculty members, physicians, residents, staff and others outside the department, invite your colleagues! Read more. Register now!
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The Ottawa Paramedic Service along with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), in partnership with Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) are launching a Palliative Care Pilot Program in Ottawa with later expansion to other regions in Ontario. This pilot aims to add additional support for patients in our community who are approaching the end of their life and who would prefer to remain at home. If these rostered patients experience a crisis where they are unable to access timely intervention from their primary providers, they will be able to obtain symptom management support through 911. See presentation.
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On Friday, December 3, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Champlain Regional Cancer Program, in collaboration with Cancer Care Ontario, is hosting Cancer Update 2021 Virtual Conference. The conference will cover various topics as they relate to primary care, including cancer screening updates, medical imaging, radiation oncology, MAID, genetics and psychosocial oncology and urology. Read more. Register now!
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